As a parent, I feel like I’m always trying to sneak in learning in everyday activities. Especially when my kid was younger we would talk about how the world works and why things are the way they are as a … Read More ...
Sun Alphabet Playdough Mats
Playdough mats
are a fun way to extend what kids do when they play with playdough, and they can be a fun way to sneak in some learning along with motor skills.
These printable sun alphabet playdough mats from ABC’s … Read More ...
Camping Printable Games for Your Outdoor Adventures
Whether your campsite is in the backyard, at a park, or even in your living room, these printable camping-themed games and activities are a lot of fun for kids and just might teach them something about the great outdoors.
Growing … Read More ...
Kaleidocycles: Paper Toys to Color and Fold
Have you ever heard of kaleidocycles or flextangles? These paper toys are printed with different images or patterns on different faces, so when you fold the paper in different ways it shows different designs.
Sort of like a kaleidoscope you … Read More ...
At-Home Summer Reading Programs for Kids
Our local library usually does an amazing summer reading program, complete with special events, free books and lots of fun prizes for kids who participate (we won a free birthday party one year!).
Of course things are different this year, … Read More ...
Dinosaur Algorithm Coloring Page
Most of the time when we think of coding we think of using a computer, but the basics of coding are just a series of instructions that need to be followed in order.
Teaching kids about algorithms can be done … Read More ...
Canada Day Coloring Pages
Make pretty maple leaf art for Canada Day with the help of free printables from The Imagination Box.
This design uses intersecting lines to make different segments that can be colored in lots of different colors, or stick with natural … Read More ...
Easy Canada Day Maze
How about another fun printable game for Canada Day?
This maze from Thrifty Momma’s Tips will have kids racing to the flag faster than you can sing Oh Canada.
This would be a great one to print out and add … Read More ...
Oh Canada I Spy
Canada Day often gets overshadowed by the American holiday that comes just a few days later, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take a moment to celebrate America’s neighbor to the north.
Paper Trail Design has a cute printable Canada … Read More ...
Star Spangled Math Ten Frames Activity
Put a star-spangled spin on math learning with these cute ten frames printables from A Little Pinch of Perfect.
Use purchased star-shaped erasers, beads, buttons or whatever you have on hand as counters (you could even cut out or punch … Read More ...
American Flag Symbols Craft
The American flag is a special symbol that is full of meaning, and when we teach kids about American symbols we talk a lot about what the stars, stripes and different colors stand for.
This American Flag craft from Learning … Read More ...
America Mazes for Fourth of July or Road Trips
These America themed printable mazes are super cute and great for kids to play around the Fourth of July or if you’re spending a lot of time in the car doing summer road trips.
The mazes include one of the … Read More ...
Make a First Aid Tin for Father’s Day or Summer Activities
If a dad in your life is the outdoorsy, Boy Scout, always be prepared type, maybe this year you and the kids should make him a useful and portable first aid kit that can fit in an empty mint tin.… Read More ...
Juneteenth Games for Classroom or Home
Looking for some fun activities for your own Juneteenth celebration, at home or in the classroom?
This collection of printable games from Be the Change Ideas looks like lots of fun for kids.
There’s a word search and Scattergories style … Read More ...
Juneteenth Facts and Worksheets for Kids
Whether you are new to teaching Juneteenth or just want some fact sheets for older kids to read and use, the resources from Kids Konnect are pretty great.
The website includes a rundown of the history of Juneteenth, the end … Read More ...